[Q] Doubts on Flashing - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does flashing ones mobile makes the warranty from the maker go void

Nope , untill unless ur bootloader is unlocked. Check namaste guide.
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[QUESTION] How to root Xperia ARC S (LT18i)

Hi guys
I really hope somebody could help me because i'm hardly searching an answer since a few days..
I'm actually in 2.3.4 with a ARC S, firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42, LOCKED bootloader
i would like to root it, and have at the end a 2.3.4 generic global firmware
Am i forced to unlock bootloader?
if yes, after this step, what should i do to have a 2.3.4 generic global fw with root a the end?
thx for help!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190063
ha, please excuse me.
Dont hesitate to delete /move my thread if necessary.
Follow this. It worked perfectly on my Arc S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318774
But yes, please post questions in the Q&A section
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk
Hi everyone!
I'm a recent owner of a Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) with v2.3.4 (4.0.1.A.0.266)
I rooted the terminal with Doomlord-zergRush, it works fine.
What's the next step for have a generic global 2.3.4?
][alfak][ said:
Hi everyone!
I'm a recent owner of a Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) with v2.3.4 (4.0.1.A.0.266)
I rooted the terminal with Doomlord-zergRush, it works fine.
What's the next step for have a generic global 2.3.4?
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I answer myself...
The secuence is:
- download flashtool. I used v0.3 in win7
- download the firm you want. My choose was Generic Middle East North Africa (Latin) - LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 CUSTOMIZED-MEL [1254-2282] from HERE
- Unrar the flashtool and put the firm in the folder called "firmwares"
- Connect the phone pressing "BACK" button
- Lauch the flashtool (Administrator), press Flash and follow the instructions.
Thats all!
Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) -> unbranded 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42)
][alfak][ said:
I answer myself...
The secuence is:
- download flashtool. I used v0.3 in win7
- download the firm you want. My choose was Generic Middle East North Africa (Latin) - LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 CUSTOMIZED-MEL [1254-2282] from HERE
- Unrar the flashtool and put the firm in the folder called "firmwares"
- Connect the phone pressing "BACK" button
- Lauch the flashtool (Administrator), press Flash and follow the instructions.
Thats all!
Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) -> unbranded 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42)
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hi to all expert im new on sony . i have a new ARCs is it flashing with the custom firmware my arcs will root together....???
David6632 said:
hi to all expert im new on sony . i have a new ARCs is it flashing with the custom firmware my arcs will root together....???
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You dont need to flash a custom firmware to get root, the latest version of flashtool has one-click root using zergrush.
Sony Xperia Arc S LT18i(4.0.2.a.0.42) Rooting Help needed
Hi All xperts of Xda. I am new to the android world so want serious help regarding xperia arc S rooting....
After viewing several threads I have managed to downgrade my phone using flashtool.
Then I decided to root but I am unable to do it because the command window either stucks at "daemon started successfully" or "device not found.
Kindly advise me plzz
Note that I have already installed adb drivers.....................
mengrani said:
Hi All xperts of Xda. I am new to the android world so want serious help regarding xperia arc S rooting....
After viewing several threads I have managed to downgrade my phone using flashtool.
Then I decided to root but I am unable to do it because the command window either stucks at "daemon started successfully" or "device not found.
Kindly advise me plzz
Note that I have already installed adb drivers.....................
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You're on which firmware?
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
Xperia Arc S
Hi people, how do i root my Xperia Arc S with a MacBook? I already have FlashTool. Help please!
littel help
Update you're phone to ics 4.0.4 and root with eroot
HamzaEzzaidane said:
Update you're phone to ics 4.0.4 and root with eroot
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I got a problem:
Trying to root my phone LT18i:
eroot - not working
Doomlord's root toolkit - not working
Flashtool not working - locked bootloader.
Im on stock ICS 4.0.4.
ver. - 4.1.B.0.587
Kernel - 2.6.32.9-perf
Any ideas??

ARC S cyanogenmod (locked bootloader)

Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
shiinix said:
Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
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to unlock bootloader even if you lose warranty ...yes this is possible for your phone
in fact for certain releases of these phone models :
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia ™ mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™
Sony Xperia™ S
Sony Xperia™ P
Sony Xperia™ U
Sony Xperia™ sola
to unlock bootloader proceed with the first step at Sony site
you have to flash a stock-based ROM if you do not want to unlock bootloader
this case is the same- you lose warranty
look here for stock-based ROMs
never flash a ROM not made for your phone
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader? Because i dont want to lose the warranty
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yes you get the point !
I understand your frustration
but there are plans to release an official ICS for this phone check Sony site or by PC Companion
in this case you will never lose warranty and ICS is very good for your... in fact amazing Arc S phone :good:
PS
yes you can flash an unrooted stock-ROM before you send it to service ..
how about if you have a hardware failure ?
Ok... thank you :good:
But arconium (stock-based rom) also recomendeds Unlocked bootloader.
The point why i dont have to root my phone is that i can flash back to an unrooted firmware and then i think the support wont know that i rooted my phone ( i hope so )
shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
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I like that you really want Cyanogen on your phone
me to I made a custom rom for my phone here
this rom has Cyanogen Launcher just because I like this OS
nope no chance to have Cyangoen without an unlocked bootloader
there are little chances to find one to work without S-off
It's something about base address of the kernel/protected bootloader/encryption something like this.. You have to assume the risks if you want it !
ok ! thank u very much, u helped me alot :good::good::good:
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[Q] BL unlocking method

Hy
J want to unlock my bootloader and j use the sonys method(http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions) in step 2.(In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.) My phone say NO (ARC S .431,locked BL,rooted,J bouht to Telenor (so it's dependent) Is there any way to unlock my bootloader ????
I'm not even sure if I want to reply. Did you try using the SEARCH feature? It's there for a reason. Hell, it even asks you to read a few threads before you start a new thread if it thinks the topic is similar!
There's no free way of unlocking your bootloader. There are a couple of members here who do it for a reasonable fee. The names? Use the SEARCH.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
xtacy! said:
I'm not even sure if I want to reply. Did you try using the SEARCH feature? It's there for a reason. Hell, it even asks you to read a few threads before you start a new thread if it thinks the topic is similar!
There's no free way of unlocking your bootloader. There are a couple of members here who do it for a reasonable fee. The names? Use the SEARCH.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Sorry, j used it but jm not find the answer... so sorry again this .. and Thanx for it !
Sigh! Contact Jinx13 or Alejandrissimo.
You can also try the Omnius website.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

Plz help me i got a prb on my xperia arc

i have a prb today ... i updated my xperia arc 2.3.0 Gingerbard to android ice cream sanduice 4.04... 2 hour still runing .but i saw a notificatiion of basment version of update notification ... i update it on mobile ..but when update complet and instal it my set was not open not show anything on my display ..when i plug on charging notification endication is green and its a signal endicator ..and when i connect to pc via usb the notifation light is still green... my set is not oppend when i pres the power button its vibreat but not open so what can i do now plz help me
mahbub840 said:
i have a prb today ... i updated my xperia arc 2.3.0 Gingerbard to android ice cream sanduice 4.04... 2 hour still runing .but i saw a notificatiion of basment version of update notification ... i update it on mobile ..but when update complet and instal it my set was not open not show anything on my display ..when i plug on charging notification endication is green and its a signal endicator ..and when i connect to pc via usb the notifation light is still green... my set is not oppend when i pres the power button its vibreat but not open so what can i do now plz help me
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And the traslation is...?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
info about your arc?
Bloader lock/unlock?
rooted/non rooted?
what can i do now plz help me some one
model : xperia arc LT15i
bootloder unlocked
non rooted :
AW: Plz help me i got a prb on my xperia arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
AW: Plz help me i got a prb on my xperia arc
mahbub840 said:
i have a prb today ... i updated my xperia arc 2.3.0 Gingerbard to android ice cream sanduice 4.04... 2 hour still runing .but i saw a notificatiion of basment version of update notification ... i update it on mobile ..but when update complet and instal it my set was not open not show anything on my display ..when i plug on charging notification endication is green and its a signal endicator ..and when i connect to pc via usb the notifation light is still green... my set is not oppend when i pres the power button its vibreat but not open so what can i do now plz help me
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i think your phone is still in flashmode because of the green light.
flash a generic firmware
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mahbub840 said:
what can i do now plz help me some one
model : xperia arc LT15i
bootloder unlocked
non rooted :
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Download http://hotfile.com/dl/157157011/a0b35ba/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.FR.7z.html
Then try this
(1) How to flash a stock .ftf Rom
(2) load & place .ftf rom in Windows/flashtool/firmware folder
View attachment 1748658
(3) Open flashtool press lightening icon press flashmode
(4) Select your .ftf you placed in flashtool /firmware folder earlier
(5) Wait! Flashtool will tell you to connect your phone!
(6) Press & hold back button while connecting phone to PC green light will come on.
(7) Wait while flashtool starts flashing your rom.When finished it will tell you to reboot
(8) Finished unplug switch your phone on done!
Try above this returns you to stock rom may work no guarantees depends if you can get phone into flashmode!
i do it but same prb broo
mahbub840 said:
i do it but same prb broo
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Ok :crying:Try this it is new beta tool from Sony for Arc http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
If that not work you will have to try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038
Thanx a lot tallman43 broo ..its sitll working....thnx u so much... i applyed ur 2nd theory again thnx broo
mahbub840 said:
Thanx a lot tallman43 broo ..its sitll working....thnx u so much... i applyed ur 2nd theory again thnx broo
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ThanksGlad to see it is working have fun
I am pretty sure that he will have some fun with these "materials" and "knowkedge"...
But beware!!!
If you aren't sure of how things works in Android, it would be better, and highly advisable, to ke it be the way it is...
Could be dangerous
worf_1977 said:
I am pretty sure that he will have some fun with these "materials" and "knowkedge"...
But beware!!!
If you aren't sure of how things works in Android, it would be better, and highly advisable, to ke it be the way it is...
Could be dangerous
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:good:Well said
tallman43 said:
:good:Well said
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It is called experience, my friend...
Hard and uneasy expirience (my LT15i went dead due a misproper Android flash...) LOL
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
i got a similar problem! Received an lt15a from a friend non rooted, unlocked bootloader with 2.3.2, and flashed 4.0.4 iberia without baseband, now the cellphone wont turn on! it let me flash trought flashtool, but the screen doesnt show anything, does anyone can help me?
chudm said:
i got a similar problem! Received an lt15a from a friend non rooted, unlocked bootloader with 2.3.2, and flashed 4.0.4 iberia without baseband, now the cellphone wont turn on! it let me flash trought flashtool, but the screen doesnt show anything, does anyone can help me?
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it is a bad idea to flash an LT15i iberia ROM to a LT15a (the letter "a" means "American"), while the "i" stands for Internacional (i think).
They have another radio frequency that renders them completely incompatible with european ROMs
You'll have to flash back a LT15a ROM, and pray for it to re-survive LOL

[Q] Help installing new rom for xperia ion

Hi to all,,
I new here in this site and am planning to modify my Xperia ION LT28H with PureION Kitkat feeling.
Can you please help me to modify my phone step by step cause am kinda scared to brick my phone and this is my first time to do modification.
Model Number: LT28H
Version: 4.1.2
Build No.: 6.2.B.0.211
I really appreciate your help guys...
sorry for not good in english.
tmany thanks,,,
junezu said:
Hi to all,,
I new here in this site and am planning to modify my Xperia ION LT28H with PureION Kitkat feeling.
Can you please help me to modify my phone step by step cause am kinda scared to brick my phone and this is my first time to do modification.
Model Number: LT28H
Version: 4.1.2
Build No.: 6.2.B.0.211
I really appreciate your help guys...
sorry for not good in english.
tmany thanks,,,
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First,you will need to root your phone over here
Then if you want to install 4.4.2 ROM,you will need to backup TA here
Last,unlock the bootloader,visit here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2242749
Then you can find many roms over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development
Ben Ling said:
First,you will need to root your phone over here
Then if you want to install 4.4.2 ROM,you will need to backup TA here
Last,unlock the bootloader,visit here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2242749
Then you can find many roms over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development
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The user wants a rooting method for Sony Xperia Ion of build number 6.2.B.0.211 , not Sony Xperia S/SL of build number 6.2.B.1.96 and ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion, not Sony Xperia S.
junezu said:
Hi to all,,
I new here in this site and am planning to modify my Xperia ION LT28H with PureION Kitkat feeling.
Can you please help me to modify my phone step by step cause am kinda scared to brick my phone and this is my first time to do modification.
Model Number: LT28H
Version: 4.1.2
Build No.: 6.2.B.0.211
I really appreciate your help guys...
sorry for not good in english.
tmany thanks,,,
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You can root using this link : [S/Ion/AcroS][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v17){perf_event exploit}
You can find different ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion here: Xperia ion Android Development
Rest all of Previous users post and links are correct.
Mirhawk said:
The user wants a rooting method for Sony Xperia Ion of build number 6.2.B.0.211 , not Sony Xperia S/SL of build number 6.2.B.1.96 and ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion, not Sony Xperia S.
You can root using this link : [S/Ion/AcroS][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v17){perf_event exploit}
You can find different ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion here: Xperia ion Android Development
Rest all of Previous users post and links are correct.
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opps given the wrong link
Mirhawk said:
The user wants a rooting method for Sony Xperia Ion of build number 6.2.B.0.211 , not Sony Xperia S/SL of build number 6.2.B.1.96 and ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion, not Sony Xperia S.
You can root using this link : [S/Ion/AcroS][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v17){perf_event exploit}
You can find different ROM's for Sony Xperia Ion here: Xperia ion Android Development
Rest all of Previous users post and links are correct.
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Come on guys dont let me confuse, I already rooted the phone but cannot install the rom...
junezu said:
Come on guys dont let me confuse, I already rooted the phone but cannot install the rom...
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well after all guide i try, got my LT28H blank screen, not powering on and only i got red light when wall charge or pc charge

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